Abt system

noun
\ ˈäp(t)ˌs-, ˈa-\

Definition of Abt system

: a system of tracking for mountain railroads in which two or more cograils are used and so arranged that the teeth are not opposite on any two of the rails

First Known Use of Abt system

1886, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Abt system

after Roman Abt †1933 Swiss railroad engineer who devised it

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